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Blizzard's release of StarCraft was eagerly anticipated by Real Time Strategy fans, and with good reason. Instead of two similarly powered enemies facing off, the three distinct races in StarCraft have unique capabilities and strategies. Everyone still competes in the RTS genre's typical race for resources, but that's the only shared trait. Terrans can move their bulky mechanised bases as necessary, while the reptilian Zerg grow their colonies and warriors from mutating larvae. Meanwhile, the noble Protoss warp in equipment from their home world using psionic powers.
Not only does Blizzard juggle the races' playability and match it with superb art and sound effects, it also weaves together an engrossing three-act plot. Early on, as a Terran Magistrate, you spend a breathtaking 30 minutes defending against a Zerg onslaught. As the story unfolds around you, you'll experience the Zerg's hive mentality, and decipher the mysterious Protoss by the game's dramatic conclusion.
Missions vary in scope and are effectively framed with dialogue, chapter screens, and in-mission exposition. Multiplayer is also very well represented by Blizzard's own free battle.net service. If you'd rather play over a local-area network, StarCraft will generously "spawn" up to seven copies so your friends can join in. --Jack Gardiner
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StarCraft puts you in charge of a small group of humans exiled to the edge of the galaxy. Your mission is to acquire the resources needed to train and expand your military to defend against the Confederate Nations, who are also battling for control of the galaxy's precious resources. This game is designed for multiplayer use.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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5.0 out of 5 stars
I have, for many years, been a fan of strategy games. I will not waste words with this review, and I am not prone to exaggeration, so take this literally. While a few people (though not a very large amount) would disagree, in the view of myself and a vast amount of the gaming community Starcraft is unquestionably the greatest strategy game ever created. Slightly dated it may now be, but no other game has found such a pin perfect balance of strategy, gameplay, single-player storyline, multi-player intensity, depth, variety, replayability, and everythign else you could ever want. Any player keen on strategy should buy this game without hesitation and stick with it (it won't take long) until they've found out why its so many peoples top game of all time.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Forget Command & Conquer. Put Dune away in your attic. Starcraft is the best strategy game ever. It's so addictive and playable, and Internet games are great fun. If you're going to buy someone a strategy game, buy them this - they won't be disappointed.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Starcraft is without a doubt the best war strategy game on the market at the moment. A wide variety of mission types, terrain and weapons. A game which requires forward thinking for effective counter-action. Whether brute force is your style of fighting or if you prefer the cunning stealthy approach, Starcraft has vehicles and soldiers to carry out the job. Three different species with widely varying special abilities.
Multiplayer over the Internet is great fun, battle.net provides hundreds of players from all over the world for you to play against, improve your skills against human opponents and compete in ladder matches to rise through the ranks and make your name well known.
A must buy if this is your type of game, nothing beats it...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Worst RTS EVER
Sigh its sad to see so many people have been brainwashed in to thinking this awfull game is good one. It was awfull when it came out and its ever worse now. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2007 by A. Kertesz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Huggable, loveable, but in no way soft!!!
As you can tell from the title this game is the lord and godmother of all stratagy games. It take VERY long to get bored and the campaign editor is simple enough to make some... Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2004 by Hugh
5.0 out of 5 stars
The master of all strategy games!!!
Without a doubt, this is the best strategy game... EVER. The single player missions, although fun, exciting and challenging, are really just an interactive set of lessons,... Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2003 by Mr. P. I. Bellamy
5.0 out of 5 stars
All bow to the greatest strategy game in the universe!
To anyone who has not played starcraft i say, "PLAY IT NOW!" as in my eyes it is probably the best strategy game ever made. Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 stars are not enough for this game !
This game is a must-have in every PC collection !! Don't miss it. StarCraft Multiplayer over Battle.net is unbeatable.
Hope that StarCraft 2 is already in development !
Published on 24 Oct 2000 by Mike Bertemes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Starcrafts a five star game !
Starcraft: (Brood War) ... set in the future, where three races collide ... Terran - the nomadic, adaptable humans; Protoss - technologically advanced, having also mastered... Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2000 by John_stevo@hotmail.com
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